This is the basic info sheet for Benzonatate:
That’s a lot.
Here are the 5 nuggets you REALLY need to know…..
1. Benzonatate is nonnarcotic antitussive agent. In simple terms, it’s an anti-“cough” medication that’s not an opiate. Opiate based antitussive agents include codeine and hydrocodone
Physician assistant graduate from Duke University (Class of 2022). Army National Guard Medic. Former paramedic. Devoted to learning and sharing evidence-based medicine.
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